Walk to Defeat ALS

Walk to Defeat ALS

Posted By John & Tina, Community Contributor

Wheaton Warrenville South High School students volunteered at last year's Walk to Defeat ALS. Pictured are Josh Deeman, Rachel Lillig, Heidi Nassos, Sarah Lydon, Alyssa Oddo, Anne Badgley, and Andy Davis. Over 2200 walkers and volunteers come to Cantigny Park in Wheaton each May to raise almost...

Wheaton Warrenville South High School students volunteered at last year's Walk to Defeat ALS. Pictured are Josh Deeman, Rachel Lillig, Heidi Nassos, Sarah Lydon, Alyssa Oddo, Anne Badgley, and Andy Davis. Over 2200 walkers and volunteers come to Cantigny Park in Wheaton each May to raise almost... (Posted By John & Tina, Community Contributor)

Support the Walk to Defeat ALS on May 18th at Cantigny Park, WheatonChicago, Il –The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter announces its annual Walk to Defeat ALS on at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL. Come join us on May 18, 2013 as Cantigny celebrates ARMED FORCES DAY and help support our efforts to find a cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Beauty Bus will be rolling into town from Los Angeles to provide spa services for our patients and families. Legendary actor, and champion of the cause, Lance Henricksen will be in attendance. Registration and check-in will open at 9AM and the Walk will begin at 11AM. ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a devastating and fatal neuromuscular disease. Every 90 minutes, someone new is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes, a courageous fighter loses their battle. Funds raised through the Greater Chicago Walk to Defeat ALS® directly support ALS research, advocacy, and Care Services programs for patients and families living with the disease. A thriving chapter within the national organization, the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter now serves ALS Patients living in approximately 71 counties throughout Northern and Central Illinois. All people, regardless of whether or not there is a personal connection to the disease, are encouraged to help further a cause that needs as many voices as possible! We are also always interested in forming new corporate partnerships and community alliances. Thank you in advance for your support and we hope to see you Saturday, May 18th at Cantigny Park.

For more information about the walk please contact Beatrix at Beatrix@alsachicago.org or call 312.932.0000. More information about our chapter and our walk can also be found on our website www.alsachicago.org